【Kouhaku Nijojokita】Grand Machiya by Nijo Castle

Entire townhouse in Kyoto, Japan

  1. 5 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 5 beds
  4. 1.5 baths
Hosted by 香柏
  1. Superhost
  2. 8 years hosting

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Experience the grand scale of a traditional Kyoto townhouse, infused with modern luxury. Our home’s stunning exterior, with its classic wooden fence and “insect cage” windows, exudes authentic Kyoto charm. Inside, a dramatic atrium living room creates a breathtaking sense of space and light. Located just a 7-minute walk from the magnificent Nijo Castle, this is a truly regal address.

The space
•Layout: This expansive 89-square-meter house is perfect for groups, accommodating up to 6 guests. It features a Western-style double bedroom, a Japanese-style tatami room, and space for two more guests in the living room. The house includes a full bathroom and two separate toilets.

•Modern Amenities: The home is equipped with a TV, high-speed Wi-Fi, air conditioning, an air purifier, a washing machine, and a fully-stocked kitchen. Complimentary tea and coffee are also provided. For your stay, we offer premium POLA bath products, a hairdryer, and a full set of toiletries.

•What we love about this house: The dramatic, light-filled atrium living room is a showstopper. For cozy evenings, the living room also features both floor heating and a traditional hori-kotatsu (sunken heated table).

•Family-Friendly: Children’s amenities such as chairs, beds, and kitchenware are available upon request, as are a rice cooker and oven.

•Nearby Attractions: An unbeatable location for history lovers. It is a 7-minute walk to Nijo Castle and an 18-minute walk to the Kyoto Imperial Palace Park. A bus stop just 2 minutes away provides easy access to Gion and Kiyomizu Temple.

Guest access
You will have exclusive access to the entire house during your stay.

Other things to note
To ensure a comfortable and safe stay for all guests, we kindly ask you to follow these house rules:

•As this is a wooden building, there is a risk of fire. Smoking is strictly prohibited indoors.
•Please do not dispose of garbage outside the house. For long-term stays, if you need to dispose of trash, please contact us for collection.
•As the house is located in a residential area, noise is not permitted after 8:00 PM.
•Please do not wear shoes indoors. Kindly change into slippers.
•Pets are not allowed.
•Housekeeping services are not provided during your stay.
•We currently do not offer pick-up or drop-off services.
•The price is based on the number of guests and may vary accordingly.
•The house is rented as an entire property, so it will not be shared with other guests.

Registration Details
Hotels and Inns Business Act | 京都市医療衛生センター | 京都市指令保医セ第38号

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Kitchen
Wifi
TV
Free washer – In unit
Window AC unit
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

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Rated 4.88 out of 5 from 138 reviews.

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Overall rating

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for check-in

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Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Kyoto, Japan

How to get to your accommodation destination
It takes about 23 minutes from Kyoto Station by subway or bus to Kyomachiya.


＜ Guide to attractions ＞

"Nijo Castle"... about 9 minutes on foot
"Kyoto Imperial Palace"... about 12 minutes by city bus
"Seimei Shrine"... about 15 minutes by municipal bus
"Sanjo Shopping Street"... about 11 minutes by city bus
"Kitano Tenmangu"... about 15 minutes by city bus
"Kyoto International Comic Museum"... about 18 minutes by city bus

< Nearby Accommodation >

"Seven Eleven Nijo Castle North Store" "7-11 Nijo Castle North Store" (Convenient store)... about 1 minute on foot
"Fresh Food Museum IHart Horikawa" "Fresh Food Museum i Heart Horikawa" (supermarket)... about 8 minutes on foot
"Sasaki Sake Brewery" "Sasaki Sake Brewery" (the only existing sake brewery in Kyoto Rakuchu)... about 1 minute on foot
"Kitchen Gon" "Kitchen Gon" (famous for its western restaurant pine rice)... about 4 minutes on foot
"Karasemitei" (pork steak shop, elegant)... about 4 minutes on foot
"Shiki Nakamura" "Shiki Nakamura" (Kyoto cuisine, Kaiseki cuisine)... about 4 minutes on foot
"Bagel & Scone designK" "Bagel & Scone design K"... about 3 minutes on foot
"Restaurant Yamabiko" "Restaurant Yamabiko" (udon noodles, gourmet rice, curry udon noodles are delicious)... about 11 minutes on foot

Meet your host

Superhost
3,201 reviews
4.9 out of 5 average rating
8 years of hosting
Speaks English, Japanese, and Chinese
Lives in Kyoto, Japan
At Kouhaku, we believe a machiya is more than a building. It is a living gallery of Kyoto's ancient aesthetic-a placewhere architecture, craf, and culture converge. Each of our 22 Kyomachiya townhouses has been carefullv restored andcurated as a private sanctuary, inviting you to slow down, lookclosely, and experience Kyoto not as a tourist,but as aresident. In a world that moves too fast, we offer you somethingrare: the unhurried pleasure of Kyoto living. We lookforward to welcoming you.

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 4:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
5 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide detector not required
Smoke alarm
Not suitable for children and infants